Baking Christmas cakes and enjoying quiet moments
One of Roxy’s most cherished Christmas traditions is baking Christmas-themed cakes. She finds the process of making festive designs a relaxing way to get into the Christmas spirit. "Baking Christmas cakes is something I enjoy. You can make cute designs and you don’t need to stress about food allergies if you’ve made them yourself,". Once the baking is done, the couple enjoy unwinding with a Christmas movie and hot chocolate, making for a cosy, peaceful holiday tradition.
A special Christmas dinner
When it comes to the Christmas meal, their favourite part is the turkey. "The part I enjoy most is the turkey because I only eat it at Christmas," Roxy says, adding that it’s a dish that makes Christmas dinner feel truly special.
A memorable first Christmas
Roxy also shared a memorable Christmas moment that changed her mind on the season. "I used to be someone who wasn’t a fan of Christmas, but my favourite Christmas memory is the first Christmas with my husband and parrot,".
Roxy describes when their parrot happily destroyed Christmas-themed toys and enjoyed whatever food scraps he could get his beak on.
"The happy bird destroying Christmas-themed toys was a funny memory, I also enjoy eating whatever I want at Christmas because I’m the one cooking,".
The busy, joyful chaos of Christmas day
A typical Christmas day for the pair involves a lot of travel as they split the day between both their families. "Christmas is often split between our families. Christmas involves a lot of travel with two families, but it’s nice to spend time with the people who care about you, It’s a busy day, but one filled with fun festivities.”
Advice for a meaningful Christmas
For those looking to make their Christmas extra special, Roxy has one important piece of advice: "I’d recommend not to focus on gifts because it’s the thought behind it that counts.". Continuing with some simple advice, Roxy encouraged others to avoid stressing over finances and to remember the importance of looking after their mental health during the festive season.
Celebrating with friends
When it comes to celebrating with friends, the Kents enjoy simpler gatherings. "Christmas with friends can be anything from a coffee and a Christmas-themed cake while catching up on the year, or we sometimes do Secret Santa which is fun” They focus on the true joy of the season which is spending time together and sharing meaningful moments.
Roxy and Aaron Kent’s festive traditions are a perfect reminder that the holiday season is about much more than presents or perfection. It’s about enjoying the little things, making memories, and embracing the joy that comes with spending time with those you love.
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